Food Safety, Quality & Compliance Specialist

Eden Foods; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Foods in Clinton, Michigan seeks a full-time Food Quality, Safety, & Compliance staff member to join the Operations Department. The role emphasizes maintaining quality documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting QA/QC initiatives for Eden Foods’ natural and organic products.

Ideal candidates hold a life sciences degree with 3 years in-plant experience, HACCP/FSMA exposure, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, or life sciences required.
• Equivalent professional experience in production QC is acceptable.
• Experience with HACCP and/or FSMA desired; knowledge of organic, GMOs, and food manufacturing is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation, SOPs, and TraceGains data compliant with quality, safety, and defense programs.
• Assist with supplier, certifier, auditor, customer, and government communication and relationships.
• Assess ingredients, packaging, and surfaces to minimize contamination and ensure compliance.
• Support regulatory documentation for imported/exported items and organic transactions.
• Respond to internal and public questions about natural, organic, and non-GMO foods and QSC issues.

Education

BS/BA in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, or life sciences

Equivalent professional experience (3 years in-plant food industry)

Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork

Job description

Eden Foods in Clinton, Michigan seeks a full-time Food Quality, Safety, & Compliance staff member to join the Operations Department. The role emphasizes maintaining quality documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting QA/QC initiatives for Eden Foods’ natural and organic products.

Ideal candidates hold a life sciences degree with 3 years in-plant experience, HACCP/FSMA exposure, and strong teamwork and communication skills.